Sunday morning coffee is more enjoyable with a great video from you. I should be out fishing, but it was a late night, so I'll let you do the work for now. Beautiful fishery. Thanks for bringing us along.
6:45 that's one of the best parts. Not just the fishing, love the quietness and peace, beautiful country over there. Have lots of that up here in the pacific northwest as well.
The pond looks incredible. Super fishy-looking. Just a spectacular video. Good quality fish, awesome topwater explosions, sounds of nature, beautiful scenery....what else can you ask for. 👍👍
I recently subscribed to your channel and absolutely love watching your videos! They’re informative, exciting, and calming all at the same time! Great content! Keep them coming!
Hands down the best fishing videos on RUclips. Fishing is exciting when you work that lure and get the Bass to hammer it , yet tour so cool calm and collected. Simply a joy to watch and listen to.
Hello NDYakAngler, That's some Exciting Fishing for only a few hours of time. I only wish, I could find some Hot & ready action of that caliber on a future fishing adventure. The old Venerable Zara Spook,is one of my Favorite top water Lures. Thirty some Years ago down in the Florida Everglades, I had extremely exciting action with the spook, catching Large lady Fish on almost every cast, an evening I'll never forget.
Me and my little boy love to watch your videos together. Dont have to worry about cussin or anything else. Just good, clean, quality fishing! Thanks brother
Nice! Haven't been to many good days to fish here in the Mitten due to rain and wind . Did get some nice Smallies on a small river that wasn't flooded on the plopper, I was walking it. Most of my good rivers are flooded here, to much current for the Yak.looks like it's bass season!
Hey Matt: That calm evening bite is so fun. My mother always told us as kids to "be home before dark". Heard that a thousand times but ignored it. Often resulted in a cuffing or a scolding but it was always worth it.
This looked like a perfect day to be out on the water. Calm water, a beautiful sunset and those spectacular blowups! I can't wait get out on the water this summer
I only had one spook and the baitcaster had 14lb line compared to 10lb on the spinning. I did start getting the feel for it though, actually used the same setup yesterday for smallmouth on a lake in ND.
Awesome video as always! Just recently found that red head saltwater spook at my local bass pro I work at, picked up two and changed the hooks to red triple grips. Been looking for that color for years!
That red and white spook is legendary, man. I can't imagine how many fish you've caught on that thing. Have you ever fished the Missouri near Bismarck? I'm fixing to move to ND from Oregon and will be living nearby in Lincoln. Apple Creek runs into the Missouri, which is said to have a healthy population of smallies. I'm hoping I for some back yard fisheries as lucrative as yours!
I’ve never fished the Missouri but I’ve heard it has some great smallmouth fishing. The tributaries are worth checking out too. You’ll be close to Nelson lake as well, no smallmouth there but it has huge largemouth and the power plant keeps the water open all year.
So THAT'S what catching fish topwater looks like! Lol... been slow around here..I purchased the same Zara and set it up basically the same way.. I get to throw it more... and I get to buy a Yak. Thank you for the terrific vids...
Christopher Cable-Cheval hit the water early morning or towards sunset, or overcast days. Sunny days they generally go deeper in the water or deeper into cover.
Quick question Matt! On an average day like this where you're running one lure most of the day, about how many times are you retying? Seems like you never break off! I always feel like I'm OCD retying after a couple fish or after a bunch of casts into nasty stuff, but then I'll break off and feel like an idiot! haha. I'm usually fishing 10lb straight braid, or 12-10lb leader. Keep crushin' em buddy!
No anchor on this trip. I generally like to cover water on lakes so I rarely bring the anchor. I have a couple of the Triumph series rods and for the price they’re pretty nice.
I ordered that super spook in the same color, but mine came and doesnt have any of that holographic texture on it like yours. Wonder if it is a knockoff.
Heddon makes two versions of the redhead color, freshwater and saltwater. Only the saltwater one has the holographic detail on it, I just swap the hooks out with some made for freshwater. Not that there’s a huge difference, the freshwater ones will dissolve eventually if a fish breaks off with one.
Thx bud yea I went back and seen your kayak setup which was awesome and found out . I might better see if my kayak is going to float first before I spend 300 bucks on a paddle lol ,keep up the great videos.
Thanks! The pliers are William Joseph hemocuts. They quit making them a few years ago though so they’re probably next to impossible to find a pair. Loon Rogue makes something similar.
Sunday morning coffee is more enjoyable with a great video from you. I should be out fishing, but it was a late night, so I'll let you do the work for now. Beautiful fishery. Thanks for bringing us along.
Well said
By far the best kayak fishing on youtube and the best fishing personality love your vids!
He is a good one
He is a great one. Check me out!
I'd love to see you and MarlingBaits do a collab type vid. He makes the bait, you wear out the smallies with it
That would be a good video cheers🍻
Yeah Marling Baits is awesome!!
My two favorite fishing-related youtubers! Please make this happen!
Unusually nice and undeveloped lake. Beautiful. Lakes like this make the fishing experience even more special, IMO.
Agreed
_This place is very Good for Fishing, congratulations._
Incredible Fish.
*Hug!!!* 👍🎣🐟
6:45 that's one of the best parts. Not just the fishing, love the quietness and peace, beautiful country over there. Have lots of that up here in the pacific northwest as well.
The pond looks incredible. Super fishy-looking. Just a spectacular video. Good quality fish, awesome topwater explosions, sounds of nature, beautiful scenery....what else can you ask for. 👍👍
I love the way you say smallmouth. You're like the Bob Ross of fishing.
I recently subscribed to your channel and absolutely love watching your videos! They’re informative, exciting, and calming all at the same time! Great content! Keep them coming!
Agreed
Yes I agree
Wow..!! Awsome evening to be out ! It's so peaceful and exciting all at the same time watching you fish. Thanks for sharing.👍👍👍
Nice way to start my day up here in Montréal, thanks.
Hands down the best fishing videos on RUclips. Fishing is exciting when you work that lure and get the Bass to hammer it , yet tour so cool calm and collected. Simply a joy to watch and listen to.
What an awesome pond! Those were some healthy little Largemouth.
A stunning video. Those four quality largies…wow!
Always enjoy watching your video! 🔥👍🏽🎣
Man, I could sit here and watch your videos for hours just so much fun and action packed
Hello NDYakAngler,
That's some Exciting Fishing for only a few hours of time. I only wish, I could find some Hot & ready action of that caliber on a future fishing adventure. The old Venerable Zara Spook,is one of my Favorite top water Lures. Thirty some Years ago down in the Florida Everglades, I had extremely exciting action with the spook, catching Large lady Fish on almost every cast, an evening I'll never forget.
Me and my little boy love to watch your videos together. Dont have to worry about cussin or anything else. Just good, clean, quality fishing! Thanks brother
Awesome video man. Love ponds like that when the top water is fire 🔥
Agreed
Great video absolutely beautiful scenery. Watching the pike battle was cool.
Hey matt love the videos
Nice video like always! Love your videos. Keep them coming!
That spook of yours is legendary.
Killer Top Water Action ~ Nicely Done. That's tough to beat ~
These videos are great man. Super professional and some great angling and great fish. Great go to videos when you wanna watch some good fishing.
Nice! Haven't been to many good days to fish here in the Mitten due to rain and wind . Did get some nice Smallies on a small river that wasn't flooded on the plopper, I was walking it. Most of my good rivers are flooded here, to much current for the Yak.looks like it's bass season!
Beautiful scenery. I watched your video well. I also got a large mouth bass today. I hope you enjoy fishing. see you again.
Great as usual! Nice pike to end the day!🎣
Great video man. Some quality fish for sure. Beautiful view near the end paddling into the sunset.
Nice just got my first topwater fish last week too with the whopper plopped 75 perch. Felt great. Keep up the videos love them
Awesome topwater video! Love the blowups they hit so aggressively! Getting that Pike at the end was a nice bonus!
Amazing! Would love to film some of those in slow mo 🐟
Agreed!!
A little love for the big mouth bass. Love it.
Another great video to enjoy over break. Thanks Matt
A pretty lake, and a pretty evening, thanks Matt.
Beautiful lake! As always, great video!
Spooky definitely 🤪 didn't spook the bass, another awesome 👌 video.
Beautiful location, love those top water strikes
Man I love your videos 🎣 Some of the best smallies on a yak you can watch on RUclips!! Keep them coming
Hey Matt: That calm evening bite is so fun. My mother always told us as kids to "be home before dark". Heard that a thousand times but ignored it. Often resulted in a cuffing or a scolding but it was always worth it.
This looked like a perfect day to be out on the water. Calm water, a beautiful sunset and those spectacular blowups! I can't wait get out on the water this summer
Some nice fish there! Washing dishes doesn't seem to take as long while I watch your videos 😂👍
Love fishing spooks! They can call up bass from so deep! So underrated. Nice video!
Nice video man! What a nice lake. That was great.
Love that magic hour just before dark and just after
Beautiful!! Great fishing and great editing!!
Your warming up to that baitcaster. Good job, another great video!
I only had one spook and the baitcaster had 14lb line compared to 10lb on the spinning. I did start getting the feel for it though, actually used the same setup yesterday for smallmouth on a lake in ND.
Your videos are so incredibly relaxing.
Awesome videos! Feels like I'm right there with you.
I love the videos keep up the great work man
No fancy editing just straight bass slaying! What a great video. Btw what kayak are you using?
Yes. Best part of my morning before I go out and give em a try.
Eddie Harper SAAAAAAME
Eddie Harper just got back.caught my new PB on a wacky rigged yum dinger in the Mardi Gras pattern. Same time next week? Lol
@@predwards8941 Just got back as well! Caught a 3 pound largemouth on a Texas Rigged Rage Craw.
Eddie Harper stacking bodies homie
Good old spook. Great lure, and a great video.
Always landing donkeys from the yak 👍🏼
Just did this in northern Minnesota and had the same results! Great stuff!
Absolutely love your videos
Awesome video as always! Just recently found that red head saltwater spook at my local bass pro I work at, picked up two and changed the hooks to red triple grips. Been looking for that color for years!
Thanks! That’s where I usually order mine from. I’d get some crazy looks asking for anything saltwater here in Fargo.
Just found this channel a few days ago Awesome videos you kill it man!
I could watch these hook sets all day
Beautiful scenery where you was awesome
Fun video Matt, I’m going to use this lure on the Mississippi this weekend.
That is some beautiful water to fish right there. Nice vid
Love your videos man keep them coming!
Looks like a beautiful fun night
There's nothing like a north Dakota sunset.
The first time I ever used a spook it immediately became my favorite lure. I think I might like it even better than the good old wacky rig
Nice video....never used a Spook....might have to do an episode using one here in Delaware 🎣👏
This channel is fishing heaven
Only person on the water, does anyone else fish in your state? LOL
That's a good one 😂😂😂... Also true
I love your videos man. You make it look so easy. I honestly still believe you're better then Jon b
Also consider the fact Jon fishes in Texas where the average size of bass is much larger than up north.
Damn dude that was cool 😎
Spooky pike that doesn’t cut your line is a win.
Great video thank you cheers🍻
That red and white spook is legendary, man. I can't imagine how many fish you've caught on that thing.
Have you ever fished the Missouri near Bismarck? I'm fixing to move to ND from Oregon and will be living nearby in Lincoln. Apple Creek runs into the Missouri, which is said to have a healthy population of smallies. I'm hoping I for some back yard fisheries as lucrative as yours!
I’ve never fished the Missouri but I’ve heard it has some great smallmouth fishing. The tributaries are worth checking out too. You’ll be close to Nelson lake as well, no smallmouth there but it has huge largemouth and the power plant keeps the water open all year.
So THAT'S what catching fish topwater looks like!
Lol... been slow around here..I purchased the same Zara and set it up basically the same way.. I get to throw it more... and I get to buy a Yak.
Thank you for the terrific vids...
Christopher Cable-Cheval hit the water early morning or towards sunset, or overcast days. Sunny days they generally go deeper in the water or deeper into cover.
@@Lurtz14301 thanks.
You bet man. Good luck.
I have to ask, i hope you answer. Do you enjoy largemouth or smallmouth better? Thanks for the vids my man 👍🏽
Tough choice but smallmouth have a slight edge.
just got back from that area, caught lots of fish, 2 over 20 and 3 smallies over 22 , big plus in my book
you are the bob ross of fishing
Love from Malaysia 💕
What rod are you using with the bait caster? Btw love the vids👍🏼
Cade Manion it’s a St. Croix legend tournament series rod.
Quick question Matt! On an average day like this where you're running one lure most of the day, about how many times are you retying? Seems like you never break off!
I always feel like I'm OCD retying after a couple fish or after a bunch of casts into nasty stuff, but then I'll break off and feel like an idiot! haha.
I'm usually fishing 10lb straight braid, or 12-10lb leader.
Keep crushin' em buddy!
Nice video! Just picked up a kayak for some fishing. Any tips? New to the kayak fishing game.
sevenbrick07 don’t tip it.
@@Lurtz14301 Haha always sound advice.
Don't spend a ton of money rigging until you know what you'll need, what will get in the way etc.
Fun video! Where did you find those orange handled pliers? I just ordered a kayak so that I can join the ranks of kayak fisherman
They quit making those pliers a few years ago and they sold out everywhere shortly after. Loon Rogue makes a similar pair.
That first catch! 💪🏻
Most underrated RUclipsr on the planet
Thank you! It’s been a long cold winter but it’s almost time to get the kayak out again!
Great Sunday video.
Do you anchor your kayak? Also do you recommend any St Croix rods that cost less than that one lol?
No anchor on this trip. I generally like to cover water on lakes so I rarely bring the anchor. I have a couple of the Triumph series rods and for the price they’re pretty nice.
Is there a fishing kayak under 500 that you would recommend with pretty good stability?
Yes but its not super important if not. i know under 500 is pretty limited
Best channel on YT.
I ordered that super spook in the same color, but mine came and doesnt have any of that holographic texture on it like yours. Wonder if it is a knockoff.
Heddon makes two versions of the redhead color, freshwater and saltwater. Only the saltwater one has the holographic detail on it, I just swap the hooks out with some made for freshwater. Not that there’s a huge difference, the freshwater ones will dissolve eventually if a fish breaks off with one.
Nice catches.great looking lake also.whats the paddle your using ?
I have a Bending Branches angler pro.
Thx bud yea I went back and seen your kayak setup which was awesome and found out . I might better see if my kayak is going to float first before I spend 300 bucks on a paddle lol ,keep up the great videos.
Explosions.....I love 'em.
Excellent video as always. Which kayak do you use?
Thanks! I have a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120.
I tell you what ! Take the metal o rings off and tie you rear treble with a braided loop knot and land more fish !
Walkin the dog! Walkin the dog!
That pike blow up was awesome
that jump at 0:39 is amazing
Love the vids. Keep it up
Great video man! Hey, what pliers do you use?
Thanks! The pliers are William Joseph hemocuts. They quit making them a few years ago though so they’re probably next to impossible to find a pair. Loon Rogue makes something similar.
@@ndyakangler Thanks pal!
Take my lure you mean old pike 🤣❤️
Very satisfied 👍